Captured Boko Haram Insurgents Are Quarantined, Given Face Masks – Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has shared some of the measures it has instituted to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the fight against terrorism. ABN TV reports that Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Coordinator of defence media operations, John Enenche said captured Boko Haram members are provided with face masks and also quarantined to curb the spread of...
Man Arrested Over Buhari’s Daughter’s Former SIM Card Gives DSS 24 Hours To Pay N10m
Anthony Okolie, the man arrested for using the previous phone line of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to pay him N10 million in 24 hours. The sum was awarded to Okolie by the federal high court in Delta for breach of his fundamental human rights by the secret police. Okolie was arrested in July 2019 and...
itel Mobile Unveils Olamide As Brand Ambassador
itel Mobile has unveiled Afro-pop star, Olamide Adedeji as its official brand ambassador. The signing of the famous Afro-pop star is informed by the brand’s desire to enhance consumer engagement and endear more fans to her community. itel Mobile’s choice of Olamide as the face of the brand brings to bear connecting similarities between their target audience and acceptance, with both...
COVID-19: Trump Sends 1,000 Ventilators To Nigeria
United States President, Donald Trump said Thursday that he has sent 1,000 ventilators to Nigeria to help save lives from the COVID-19 pandemic. ABN TV reports. Questioned on his claim of enough ventilators to share with other countries, after touring Ford Motor plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan, refitted to produce Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), he said: “We were just talking about...
Two Killed In Anambra Road Accident (Photo)
Two persons were confirmed dead while 13 others were injured in an accident involving a lorry and a commercial bus that occurred along Ihiala axis of the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Anambra today Friday, May 22. The Anambra state Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the incident and said the accident occurred at about 7.10 am this morning. Read...
“I Am Treated As A COVID-19 Suspect In My House” – SGF
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, SGF, says he is treated as a COVID-19 suspect in his house. Speaking at the presidential task force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja on Thursday, SGF, Mustapha appealed to Nigerians to take personal responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “I don’t know your experiences out there, but I can tell...
Malabu Oil Deal: Nigeria’s $1bn Case Against Shell, ENI Suffers Setback
A High Court in London on Friday ruled that the $1 billion cases against oil giants Shell and ENI over the Malabu Oil deal cannot proceed. According to ABN TV, The High Court Judge, Christopher Butcher, is reported to have held that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter, which has a parallel proceeding in Italy, also...
Customs Seize Suspected Hard Drugs Worth N1bn In Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has made a massive seizure of drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa worth over N1 billion. According to the service, this is the largest single seizure of hard drugs ever recorded by its officials on the high sea. The Comptroller of Customs Western Marine Command in Lagos, Olugboyega Peters, disclosed on Thursday that the...
ABN TV Boss Salutes Super Eagles Samuel Chukwueze On His Birthday
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has felicitated with Super Eagles striker and Villarreal CF midfielder, Samuel Chukwueze as he marks his birthday today. Describing Chukwueze as a precious gift to Abia, Nigeria, and the world at large, Mr. Okali in a birthday message said the footballer has brought joy to millions across the world with his chosen career. Also...
PTF Condemns High Purchase Of Hydroxychloroquine By Nigerians
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has decried the rate of purchase of hydroxychloroquine by Nigerians. While addressing reporters in Abuja on Thursday, the PTF Chairman, Mr Boss Mustapha, warned the citizens against self-medication, especially when they have the symptoms of COVID-19. He explained that the drug has not been certified for the treatment of the disease and could be...
